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Summary AFire Emblemfan has shared a terrible clearance deal they found at their local Target store, finding a copy of one of the franchise’s spin-off games for a rather disappointing price.Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopeswas met with a generally good reception when it was first released, but its price point hasn’t budged at most locations since then. WhenFire Emblem: Three Houseslaunchedin the summer of 2019, it marked a new era for the strategy game franchise....

Hades 2’s early access has so content on offer that it almost feels like a completed game. Like its predecessor,Hades 2includes many small references and Easter Eggs from Greek mythology, but it also includes several references to its own canon, which diverges from commonly established Greek myths at times to avoid some awkward scenarios. This isn’t a problem, as there are many differing versions of Greek myths, and Supergiant’s own version doesn’t directly contradict anything from the original myths....

Quick Links Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas alot of attributesto increase on a versatile cast, with each character having many viable builds to try out to make unique party compositions. While many of the attributes are straightforward, some may not be as clear and have very specific uses. One stat players will wonder about is Luck, which can either be a very powerful stat or one that is easily ignored. Here’s everything luck does and what characters it is best to prioritize on....

Each newPokemongeneration has introduced new mechanics and built upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, and Gen 10 will likely be no different.Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s change to a fully open world necessitated a change to a core feature of the series in breeding, which was an improvement in several key ways. However, the breeding changes inScarlet and Violetwere also a step back from the previous generation in others, meaning Gen 10 could create the ideal Pokemon breeding system by taking the best of both gens....

Summary WhileThe Witcherhas been around for over 15 years now and has three mainline installments under its belt, it wasn’t untilThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntthat the series introduced a traditional fast-travel system into its gameplay. This is all due to the series' shift to a fullyopen-world design inThe Witcher 3and therefore the need for traditional fast-travel mechanics, but the system as a whole was rather static and somewhat immersion-breaking due to its over-reliance on signposts and its lack of interactivity....

Quick Links The Sims 4Businesses and Hobbies focuses on connecting Sims to their hobbies and the community on a whole new level. With this expansion pack, there are organized gatherings where Sims can get together with other Sims that share their interests and hobbies and practice them together. These meetups are a great way to meet Sims, make friends for life, and maybe even start a new romance. This guide tells players what they need to know about the hobby meetups feature in theBusinesses and Hobbies expansion pack forThe Sims 4....

Quick Links Players who decide to work for Kreyzl to make their way to the wedding at Semine are up for an eerie quest inForbidden Fruit, where Henry is tasked with delivering a new material for Kreyzl, but he must taste it first to make sure it is all that Kreyzl is looking for. ThisKingdom Come: Deliverance 2quest becomes available as soon as Henry is done withthe Materia Prima quest. During Forbidden Fruit, the player meets two new NPCs, including a shady woman named Bunnie, who is hiding in the wilderness of Lower Semine....

Quick Links The Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack forThe Sims 4grants Sims exciting ways to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams bystarting and managing their own small business. With the addition of theEsteemed Entrepreneur aspiration, players can follow a structured path that guides them through the mechanics of running a successful business while setting clear goals to work toward. Like other aspirations from DLC packs, this one not only helps players explore content and features introduced in the pack but also provides a framework for storytelling, shaping a Sim’s journey from a hopeful startup owner to a respected business leader....

Quick Links Nukes arethe single most destructive weaponthat humanity has access to in the modern age, and the same has held true within the games of theCivilizationfranchise. As with the last games within the franchise, players can only unlock these weapons of mass destruction near the end of the modern age, thoughSid Meier’s Civilization 7handles their implementation quite differently, leading to a lot of confusion within the player base. Firstly, it’s important to know that Nukes aren’t really a way to gainthe edge in a modern age warin the latest Civ game....

Avowedmay not have the same breadth of life skills as other RPGs, but it does still have a number of things going for it. This includes the ability to cook meals, either for restoring Health and Essence, or to gain useful buffs to gain an edge in battle. Healing andrestoring Essence inAvowedcan be a bit of a pain, but once you learn how to cook the right meals, you should have an easier time managing your resources....

Quick Links Summary The announcement that James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie will feature a significant amount of humor has some DCU fans feeling uneasy. GivenSuperman’s long history as a symbol of hope and strength, there are concerns that too much comedy could dilute the character’s gravitas.However, those familiar with Gunn’s previous work should take comfort in knowing that he has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to balance humor with deep emotion, intense action, and compelling storytelling....

Quick Links Summary Companionis set to make its highly anticipatedstreaming debut on February 18and then likely onMaxa bit later, marking an impressively fast transition from theaters to home viewing. After launching on the big screen in January, this sci-fi thriller has wasted no time in broadening its audience reach. The shortened gap between theatrical and streaming releases has become a growing trend in the film industry—one thatCompanionclearly embraces. For movie fans craving cutting-edge suspense delivered straight to their living room, the rapid arrival of this new title on streaming and available for purchase on platforms like Apple, Google Play and Amazon Video is nothing short of perfect timing....

Summary As open-world games continue to increase in prominence in the industry, so too does their aim to craft massive, meaningful worlds for players to immerse themselves in. During the genre’s initial rise to popularity, it was often thought that bigger inherently meant better. However, as time went on and more players began to feel that many of these larger worlds were lifeless and empty, theopen-world genre of video gamesbegan to take a turn, choosing instead to craft worlds that feel as full as they do expansive....